Darcy Tucker

Darcy Tucker had a goal and an assist against his former team to help the Avalanche beat the Maple Leafs 4-1. Related posts: The Red Wings and Maple Leafs knotted at one after two periods Girardi, Avery power Rangers’ rout of Leafs Maple Leafs start first period slow but finish strong with 2-0 lead Crosby’s pair power Pens past winless Leafs Sens beat Leafs in Gustavsson’s first NHL start Read Full Story

In honor of Sami Kapanen's announcement that he'll retire from the NHL and head back from the Flyers to his native Finland, here's an excerpt from a piece I wrote about him during the '04 playoffs. In about three hours, the team will board a plane for Tampa Bay for Game One [of an Eastern Conference Finals series that they'll ultimately lose]. About a day and a half earlier, with 12 minutes and 21 seconds left in overtime against the Toronto Maple Leafs, Jeremy Roenick blasted a series-clinching, overtime wrist shot into the net and danced up the side of the rink. It was ... Read Full Story

COLLINGWOOD, Ontario -- The Wayne Gretzky Foundation announced on Tuesday its latest confirmed celebrities for the upcoming Ford Wayne Gretzky Classic, June 23-29, presented by Samsung. The following recently announced their confirmation: • Mark Messier, Hart Memorial trophy, Conn Smythe trophy and six-time Stanley Cup winner • Doug Gilmour, Frank J. Selke trophy and Stanley Cup winner • Darcy Tucker, member of the Toronto Maple Leafs • Marty McSorely, former NHL defenseman and two-time Stanley Cup winner While many of Gretzky's old teammates will take part in the tournament, it will be Brantford native David Hearn who will partner with Gretzky on June 23, ... Read Full Story

Now I am the last person that you would expect to extol the virtues of Darcy Tucker. Although I have always admired his grit and determination on the ice, but did not care for his sometimes less than legal style of body checking and his attitude. But, I just finished watching the first round of the Ford Wayne Gretzky Classic and clearly Tucker was the most consistent golfer that I saw. And, that includes both pros and amateurs. Tucker's shot on the tough par 3, 17th hole was fantastic! I think I only saw one golfer land the ball closer to the hole than ... Read Full Story

"It is what it is," Carlos Sosa, Tucker's agent, told the Canadian Press. "We have been ready for this for a while. It is a business."Apparently, Tucker refused to be put on waivers, like his former... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] Read Full Story